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HI HR45

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/2/2018

Primary Sponsor

Calvin Say

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges University of Hawaii at Manoa and University of Hawaii at Hilo to offer additional online degree and certificate programs.

  • Notes that increasing numbers of U.S. higher education institutions are offering online programs, and online courses are now established as part of American and international education systems.

  • Identifies that both UH campuses currently offer only limited online degree and certificate programs.

  • Contends that expanded online offerings would provide more convenient, accessible, and affordable education options for local, national, and global students.

  • Argues that additional online programs could generate financial benefits by attracting more tuition-paying students while reducing costs for capital improvements like classrooms and parking facilities.

Legislative Description

Urging The University Of Hawaii At Manoa And University Of Hawaii At Hilo To Offer Additional Online Degree And Certificate Programs.

University of Hawaii at Manoa and at Hilo

Last Action

Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Souki excused (1).

3/28/2018

Committee Referrals

Finance3/28/2018
Higher Education3/13/2018

Full Bill Text

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